How To Fix RSOBI_MF336 - Expected type of InfoObject missing; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Expected type of InfoObject missing; see long text

What causes this issue?

The enhanced type of the InfoObject was not passed in the interface.

System Response

The parameter for the InfoObject type was not transferred.

How to fix this error?

Enter the corresponding enhanced InfoObject type.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF336 - Expected type of InfoObject missing; see long text ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF336, which states "Expected type of InfoObject missing; see long text," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data model or the InfoObjects being used in a query or data flow.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The error usually indicates that a required InfoObject (characteristic or key figure) is not available in the data model or is not properly defined.
  Incorrect Data Type: The InfoObject expected by the query or data flow may have a different data type than what is defined in the InfoProvider or the query.
  Changes in InfoObjects: If there have been recent changes to InfoObjects (like deletion or modification), it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObjects: Verify that all required InfoObjects are present in the InfoProvider and that they are correctly defined. You can do this by checking the InfoObject catalog.
  Data Type Verification: Ensure that the data types of the InfoObjects match what is expected in the query or data flow. You can check the data types in the InfoObject definition.
  Rebuild Query: If the query is referencing an InfoObject that has been changed or deleted, you may need to rebuild the query or adjust it to use the correct InfoObjects.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  Activate InfoObjects: Sometimes, InfoObjects may need to be activated again after changes. Make sure all relevant InfoObjects are activated.
  Long Text Reference: Check the long text of the error message for additional details or specific InfoObjects that are causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for more information on InfoObjects and data modeling best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.